I have looked at that review a couple of times (again after reading your post), and have noted Sky's comments on the quiet and cool card which interests me.... I see a Palit card for $230 at Canada Computers, looking around a little to see what I can do....
edit: Also found an Evga stock clocked 9800gtx+ for $209 close by

Taking a quick look around you can get the same BFG's that I have at Canada Computers for $234.99 or the EVGA SC at NCIX for $238.74 after $20 MIR. That $209 at Futureshop is a good deal tho...